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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.38, 179.93 and 75.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.38, 179.93 and 75.13 is: 103.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.38 : 179.93 = 75.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.38/179.93 = 75.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.38x = 179.93 × 75.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.38x = 13,518.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,518.14/130.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.68

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